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How to Find Functional and Cute Lunch Bags for Your Kiddos

by Elizabeth Dunn on January 29, 2015

Elizabeth Dunn

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Elizabeth Dunn is a mother to three children, two with autism and one neurotypical. In her few moments of spare time, she's most likely reading or crafting. Her writing has appeared on Daily Glow, Yahoo Voices, and Everyday Health.

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When my daughter started kindergarten, I knew cute lunch bags were the way to go, since brown bags are wasteful — both in terms of money and the environment. While I was searching for the perfect lunch bag, I knew I wanted it to be adorable, but — more importantly — functional.

I wanted a bag that would last all year and, hopefully, into the next. Bags made with thin fabric wear out quickly, so I bought one made with thick fabric and reinforced corners. In my experience, plastic boxes are more likely to crack when shoved in a book bag, so I prefer fabric for my children.

My daughter likes to eat yogurt and cheese for lunch, so I looked for an insulated bag. When I add a small ice pack, I know her lunch will not spoil before she eats it; the insulation in her pack keeps food cooler longer.

Young children often forget to throw away their trash, so she often comes home with a half-empty drink and a leaking yogurt container. Using a bag with a plastic liner makes clean up a breeze. I just wipe it out with a wet towel while I am doing dishes and let it dry before putting it away.

We are an environmentally-friendly family, so I found my daughter reusable plastic and fabric food-storage containers on Etsy. They have fun patterns on the outside, and the inside is washable plastic. They are easy to clean by hand or throw in the washing machine — plus they keep her food from getting smashed in her lunch box.

My daughter loves her cute lunch bags — and I think she eats a better lunch because of it.

Where did you find your kids' favorite lunch bags? Tell us below in the comments section!

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